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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.19, 36,475.92 and 17,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.19, 36,475.92 and 17,011.22 is: 23,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.19 : 36,475.92 = 17,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.19/36,475.92 = 17,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.19x = 36,475.92 × 17,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.19x = 620,499,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,499,717.44/26,437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,470.72

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